Lou Calvel Villa, Cazals

This area provides water-sports for all ages. Renowned for its architectural heritage and sites of natural beauty, you will find that paddling is a great way to relax and have fun whilst enjoying the scenery.

A relatively small theme park but with a great atmosphere, plenty to do and a good day out for all of the family.

Not only can you take a relaxing journey down the Dronne river in a canoe but you can try your hand at stand up paddle boarding or take to the cliffs and trees for some adventure above ground.

Shortly before sunset, or at dawn, following the preparation of the flight you can take off with Lionel, a professional balloonist and paraglider who has been working as a guide in Dordogne for more than 15 years.

Take this opportunity to drive the electric replicas of real boats: tug, trawler, ferry, steam Mississippi barges...The small port has everything for those who want to go out there and play sailor "for real".

For over 25 years this park has allowed visitors to come into close (and safe!) encounter with crocodiles, cobras and more than 200 other reptiles and venomous species.

The dining rooms allow for views of the surrounding vineyards and rolling hills. Drinks can also be enjoyed in the small library or among the chestnut trees.

This elegant and sophisticated two Michelin star restaurant offers creative dishes designed by chef Cédric Béchade, who plays with colours and textures in his cuisine.

Located in an old kindergarten in the heart of the enchanting village of Saint-Medard, on a hillside overlooking the Vallee du vert, with a beautiful terrace for dining in warm weather or taking refuge by the fire on chillier days. 

Restaurant within l'Hotel Beau Site located at the heart of the mediaeval village of Rocamadour. 

The young chef at this restaurant, David Beyney, produces creative French cuisine using local products. It is a real gem of a restaurant, located high in the Périgord village of Audrix. There is also a small attractive hotel attached.

At this Michelin-starred restaurant, the chef, Jean-Baptiste Fabre, will introduce you to authentic cuisine based on the taste and flavours of seasonal produce. The restaurant has an exceptional position, offering a panoramic view of the 18th century medieval village of Pujols.

The Russian sculptor, Ossip Zadkine, spent the best part of 30 years in Les Arques where he created many of his best works. This museum presents some of his pieces; his more religious works are housed in the church.

This fossil museum in Luzech houses tracks and footprints of dinosaurs from the Jurassic period of over 140 million years ago which were discovered in Crayssac. Thought to be Diplodocus-like quadrupeds, the tracks are over 10 metres long.

Comprising three garden areas that have been created, and are tended, by the volunteers of Vertus Vertes de Gourdon, Les Jardin de la Butte embellish this medieval town.

The ruins of Château de Bonaguil house what is left of a castle constructed in the time of Louis XI, and then rebuilt in the 15th century. With its six towers and seven turrets, it was one of the most grand château in the region. It is heavily fortified with double walls and a leaf-shaped keep. It is a popular attraction and holds summer performances in its grounds.

The galleries of the Cougnac caves house some exceptional stalactites; in particular the roof is covered with these tiny straw-like structures. It also hides some prehistoric artwork: paintings of ibex, mammoth, deer and humans, as well as many symbols. These date to approximately 20,000 years ago.

One of the most beautiful and well-preserved examples of a town gate in the Perigord, the Porte des Tours in Domme is flanked by two large round towers from the 13th-century.

Open every day of the year this 9-hole, par 35, course is set in the lush countryside of the Dordogne and the grounds of Chateau les Merles.

This bastide town, sitting high above the Dordogne river, has an impressive number of its 13th century fortifications still intact, including three of its original gates.

Formerly the capital of the old province of Quercy, Cahors is the largest town in the Lot valley. The site was inhabited by the Cadurci tribe in Roman-Gaul times. 

It's hard to imagine a nicer village than La Roque-Gageac, with its huge limestone cliffs that tower behind the Renaissance-style houses built in creamy stone with burnt red roofs. 

Sitting proud on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Nauze valley, this fortified town boasts seven bell towers and an 11th century keep that is still standing, despite numerous invasions and wars.

The village of Beynac-et-Cazenac is thought to date back to the 12th century when its imposing cliff top château was constructed.

Standing out as one of the most charming towns in the region, this medieval dwelling remains much as it was when it was built in the 14th century.